GERMAN SILVER

or NICKEL SILVER, an alloy consisting approximately of six parts copper, three parts zinc, and one part nickel, with sometimes a trace of iron. It forms a white, tough metal, taking on a good polish, and is largely used for the manufacture of spoons, forks, and other similar articles, but as it soon tarnishes it is usually electro-plated. G.S. has a high electrical resistance, and is largely used for making resistance coils,